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Merkel aide downplays anti-euro partys success A top aide to German Chancellor Angela Merkel is downplaying a new anti-euro partys strong showing in a state election, arguing that its too early to say its long-term success is assured. Alternative for Germany won 9.7 percent support in Sundays election in the eastern state of Saxony, taking its first seats in a state legislature. Merkels conservative Christian Democrats won, but need a new coalition partner to run the region. Merkels party so far has tried to ignore Alternative for Germany, which is shaping up as a threat to its right. Parliamentary caucus leader Volker Kauder pointed Monday to very low turnout in Saxony and told ZDF television: They wont be able to do much in a state parliament with being against the euro and against this and that.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:46:11 +0000

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